White House reopens for tours in March after long delay

While past administrations have opened up the White House as soon as a day after Inauguration, the Trump administration took its time.

After being closed to tours for so long, congress members and constituents began to take notice with Senator Chuck Grassley tweeting: whoever monitors twitter at WH for businessman president Trump "when is WH going to be opened for public tours?" Mrs G wants to know.

In an official statement, First Lady Melania Trump said, "I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year. The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history."

The tours will resume on March 7th.

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